They now have sports and way to loud ... Avoid Sundays. Not sure about Saturdays ...
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsey Mathews
Female bartender is extremely rude, unfriendly and TERRIBLE at pouring Guinness.
I don’t usually leave negative reviews but this experience left me feeling really uncomfortable. I know this bar operates on a system where you flag down the bartender when you need something, which is totally fine and not the issue.
What bothered me was what happened when we asked to close out. About five minutes later, another bartender, who I assume was just starting their shift, came by and asked if we needed anything. We said no, we were just waiting to close out. That bartender must have passed the message on because we then overheard our bartender say, “I know, they’ve asked me five times already.” That simply wasn’t true, and hearing that felt unnecessary and frankly a bit rude.
When she came over to close us out, I politely explained that we hadn’t asked again—someone else had just checked in during a shift change. We weren’t trying to rush or pressure her. And we didn’t say anything about the terrible drinks she made.
We came in with a good attitude and were respectful the entire time, so it was frustrating to be talked about like that. I really hope it was just a misunderstanding but it left a bad impression, which is a shame because we live just a few blocks away and this was a convenient spot to stop by after getting off the subway. That said, there are plenty of nearby places with great bartenders and good attitudes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jack Dominguez
This place seemed really great and the drinks were fine, but the girl at the bar has a nasty attitude, especially last night.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Kali Aguilar
After reading the reviews I realized it must have been the same bartender.
I did manage to get her name Missy was super unpleasant truly made this place feel like a shitty place.
She was super unfriendly yelling that they didn’t hold cards and when she realized she did have my card she proceeded to yell at me to just sign while over charging.
She deserves to get fired I truly have never felt more pressured at a place where I should be just having a good time.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Jessica Pham
Staff was incredibly rude and drinks were poorly made.
Service: 1
Caitlyn Johnson
I’ve been going to Harefield Road since 2010 for brunch periodically. The huevos rancheros have not changed in 15 years and are incredible. Brunch is cash only but a good deal. Go early for no wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan M
Came here twice— the first time, they served us Guinnesses but in non-Guinness glasses (despite being a Guinness bar and having tons of clean, unused Guinness glasses). Then, after we told them we wanted to close out, they didn’t give us a receipt / let us choose our tip selection on the POS machine). Weird.
We came back later that evening and asked the bartender if their seasonal beers were on tap. No, she said. Instead, we ordered two bel-air sours, which were listed under the tap beers on the menu (picture attached). She confirms we want Bel-airs and then pulls out two bottles and pours them into pint glasses. Weird. Turns out she gave us the wrong beer (obviously)— we found a picture of the bottle, and she gave us Delirium Belgium ales. Not sure how that’s possible.
Vibe seems nice, but I recommend being vigilant if you end up coming here. I’ve never felt like I needed to pay close attention to a bartender pour beers / close tabs, so this was definitely a first for me. Very frustrating.
Service: 1
Harry K Guinan
Nice place. Draft beers are a little pricey at $8-$10. Table service was very slow.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
Danielle Benincasa
We went there after a show at Brooklyn Steal and the female bartender there interrogated us like crazy. I was with 2 friends chatting having a good time at the bar, she first came over and asked us if we needed anything and when we said we were good she continued to berate us with question asking us why we were there and what we were doing multiple times. We explained we just came from a show and were just looking for a nightcap. She didn’t seem to like that answer and kept asking strange questions and starring at us. We were so uncomfortable and didn’t even finish our drinks, got up and left immediately. If you like an NYPD style interrogation come here for an extremely uncomfortable time.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Melanie Vives
Cheap brunch that includes an entree, coffee and mimosa or bloody Mary for $25! Cash only during brunch but drinks are relatively on the lower end considering the area. Friendly wait staff and a new food menu. Fried chicken sandwich and steak sandwich are must tries.
Mentioned in Chapter 2 of Taipei the novel by Tao Lin
Jenifer Mejia
Harefield’s brunch used to be a great deal—$18 for coffee and a mimosa. It’s now $24, which is understandable with inflation, but the quality has slipped. i.e The home fries/potates have been bland and taste like they’ve been reheated or sitting under a heat lamp. It’s been the same the last few visits. Fingers crossed it’s just a kitchen hiccup, because I’d really like to keep supporting this local spot. Hoping to give it 4 stars on the next visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Ellen
Rudest bartender I have ever encountered — I was at this bar last night, I ordered a gin & soda. I paid (tipped 20%) and then took a sip and realized she gave me tonic instead of soda. When I told her about the mistake, she took my drink, dumped out 70% of the drink filled it with soda and then threw it back to me. I asked for refund since she threw out most of the gin in my $12 drink and she completely ignored me. I had to go get the other bartender to resolve it, which he did.
After this the female bartender was basically raging (she had been having an attitude since we arrived). She was throwing drinks and bottles across the bar, loudly banging things. I’ve never seen anything like it.
I’ve also worked in service — I get that sometimes you have a bad night, but the way she treated me and the rest of my group was completely unacceptable
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Taylor O'Rourke
Ok always been obsessed with Harefield. Don’t get me started about the brunch….UNREAL! And now the dinner menu??? What are yall trying to do to me 😭?!!?! Can we please talk about the steak sandwich and curry fries? Just go ahead and go right now. Thank me later.
They now have sports and way to loud ... Avoid Sundays. Not sure about Saturdays ...
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Female bartender is extremely rude, unfriendly and TERRIBLE at pouring Guinness.
I don’t usually leave negative reviews but this experience left me feeling really uncomfortable. I know this bar operates on a system where you flag down the bartender when you need something, which is totally fine and not the issue.
What bothered me was what happened when we asked to close out. About five minutes later, another bartender, who I assume was just starting their shift, came by and asked if we needed anything. We said no, we were just waiting to close out. That bartender must have passed the message on because we then overheard our bartender say, “I know, they’ve asked me five times already.” That simply wasn’t true, and hearing that felt unnecessary and frankly a bit rude.
When she came over to close us out, I politely explained that we hadn’t asked again—someone else had just checked in during a shift change. We weren’t trying to rush or pressure her. And we didn’t say anything about the terrible drinks she made.
We came in with a good attitude and were respectful the entire time, so it was frustrating to be talked about like that. I really hope it was just a misunderstanding but it left a bad impression, which is a shame because we live just a few blocks away and this was a convenient spot to stop by after getting off the subway. That said, there are plenty of nearby places with great bartenders and good attitudes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
This place seemed really great and the drinks were fine, but the girl at the bar has a nasty attitude, especially last night.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
After reading the reviews I realized it must have been the same bartender.
I did manage to get her name Missy was super unpleasant truly made this place feel like a shitty place.
She was super unfriendly yelling that they didn’t hold cards and when she realized she did have my card she proceeded to yell at me to just sign while over charging.
She deserves to get fired I truly have never felt more pressured at a place where I should be just having a good time.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Staff was incredibly rude and drinks were poorly made.
Service: 1
I’ve been going to Harefield
Road since 2010 for brunch periodically. The huevos rancheros have not changed in 15 years and are incredible. Brunch is cash only but a good deal. Go early for no wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here twice— the first time, they served us Guinnesses but in non-Guinness glasses (despite being a Guinness bar and having tons of clean, unused Guinness glasses). Then, after we told them we wanted to close out, they didn’t give us a receipt / let us choose our tip selection on the POS machine). Weird.
We came back later that evening and asked the bartender if their seasonal beers were on tap. No, she said. Instead, we ordered two bel-air sours, which were listed under the tap beers on the menu (picture attached). She confirms we want Bel-airs and then pulls out two bottles and pours them into pint glasses. Weird. Turns out she gave us the wrong beer (obviously)— we found a picture of the bottle, and she gave us Delirium Belgium ales. Not sure how that’s possible.
Vibe seems nice, but I recommend being vigilant if you end up coming here. I’ve never felt like I needed to pay close attention to a bartender pour beers / close tabs, so this was definitely a first for me. Very frustrating.
Service: 1
Nice place. Draft beers are a little pricey at $8-$10. Table service was very slow.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 2
We went there after a show at Brooklyn Steal and the female bartender there interrogated us like crazy. I was with 2 friends chatting having a good time at the bar, she first came over and asked us if we needed anything and when we said we were good she continued to berate us with question asking us why we were there and what we were doing multiple times. We explained we just came from a show and were just looking for a nightcap. She didn’t seem to like that answer and kept asking strange questions and starring at us. We were so uncomfortable and didn’t even finish our drinks, got up and left immediately. If you like an NYPD style interrogation come here for an extremely uncomfortable time.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Cheap brunch that includes an entree, coffee and mimosa or bloody Mary for $25! Cash only during brunch but drinks are relatively on the lower end considering the area. Friendly wait staff and a new food menu. Fried chicken sandwich and steak sandwich are must tries.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Mentioned in Chapter 2 of Taipei the novel by Tao Lin
Harefield’s brunch used to be a great deal—$18 for coffee and a mimosa. It’s now $24, which is understandable with inflation, but the quality has slipped. i.e The home fries/potates have been bland and taste like they’ve been reheated or sitting under a heat lamp. It’s been the same the last few visits. Fingers crossed it’s just a kitchen hiccup, because I’d really like to keep supporting this local spot. Hoping to give it 4 stars on the next visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
Rudest bartender I have ever encountered — I was at this bar last night, I ordered a gin & soda. I paid (tipped 20%) and then took a sip and realized she gave me tonic instead of soda. When I told her about the mistake, she took my drink, dumped out 70% of the drink filled it with soda and then threw it back to me. I asked for refund since she threw out most of the gin in my $12 drink and she completely ignored me. I had to go get the other bartender to resolve it, which he did.
After this the female bartender was basically raging (she had been having an attitude since we arrived). She was throwing drinks and bottles across the bar, loudly banging things. I’ve never seen anything like it.
I’ve also worked in service — I get that sometimes you have a bad night, but the way she treated me and the rest of my group was completely unacceptable
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ok always been obsessed with Harefield. Don’t get me started about the brunch….UNREAL! And now the dinner menu??? What are yall trying to do to me 😭?!!?! Can we please talk about the steak sandwich and curry fries? Just go ahead and go right now. Thank me later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classic bar for a beer or cocktail!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
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